Arts on the Block
Forecasted
Arts on the Block funds artist fees for creative programming at Bronx block parties and festivals, enhancing community engagement through the Bronx Council on the Arts.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline) | April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | May 2027 (Extended application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per grant; typically for a single event; funds must be used for artist fees at Bronx-based block parties or festivals.
Summary: Supports artist fees for arts activities at Bronx block parties and single-block festivals to enhance community engagement.
Key Information: For Bronx-based nonprofits and block associations only; individual artists must partner with eligible groups.
Description
Arts on the Block is a grassroots grant initiative from the Bronx Council on the Arts, providing small grants (up to $1,500) to support artist fees for arts programming at block parties and single-block festivals in the Bronx. The program aims to increase community participation and cultural vibrancy by funding performances and creative activities (such as music, dance, spoken word, and more) that enrich neighborhood gatherings. Priority is given to smaller organizations and block associations, especially those new to BCA funding.
